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Overhearing issues
25 Aug 2024 15:04 #257344
by Motacilla
Replied by Motacilla on topic Overhearing issues
"Is there a possibility of a bad temp sensor ? [...] What should my next step be ?"
On your Jimny, the temp gauge is connected to the computer, not the temp sensor. That is, the computer is monitoring all of the engine conditions, and sending out signals to the gauge in the dashboard.
The signals to the dashboard gauge are not really intended to be one-to-one needle increments to get an exact temperature reading. As fordem said, the gauge is not a precision instrument. It is just there to look cool -- newer Jimnys don't even have one -- and if you did ever have a real overheating issue the car would let you know.
Put another way, the OBD temperature reading and the dashboard temp gauge reading are coming from the same place, the computer. They are not disagreeing... because they can't. And replacing the gauge will not get you any greater precision, because that's not really what the gauge is for.
There's not really anything wrong with your Jimny.
But you can confirm the actual coolant temp as fordem describes, if you are concerned. And of course you can replace the gauge if that gives you peace of mind!
Side note, most modern cars have no temp gauge at all (like the new Jimny) or have one that doesn't move even when the temp changes. This is because it is not necessary for a driver of a modern car to monitor coolant temp, and the manufacturers found that a moving needle just caused unnecessary stress...
On your Jimny, the temp gauge is connected to the computer, not the temp sensor. That is, the computer is monitoring all of the engine conditions, and sending out signals to the gauge in the dashboard.
The signals to the dashboard gauge are not really intended to be one-to-one needle increments to get an exact temperature reading. As fordem said, the gauge is not a precision instrument. It is just there to look cool -- newer Jimnys don't even have one -- and if you did ever have a real overheating issue the car would let you know.
Put another way, the OBD temperature reading and the dashboard temp gauge reading are coming from the same place, the computer. They are not disagreeing... because they can't. And replacing the gauge will not get you any greater precision, because that's not really what the gauge is for.
There's not really anything wrong with your Jimny.
Side note, most modern cars have no temp gauge at all (like the new Jimny) or have one that doesn't move even when the temp changes. This is because it is not necessary for a driver of a modern car to monitor coolant temp, and the manufacturers found that a moving needle just caused unnecessary stress...
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